Scholarship & Events Coordinator

Position Title Scholarship & Events Coordinator Position Number 996759 Position Status Full-Time Regular Work Hours

8am

• 5pm M-F with hours varying with evening and or weekend to attend events as necessary

Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Description

University Overview

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world-this is the place where you belong.

Position Specific Responsibilities

As the Scholarship and Events Coordinator, you will impact the lives of the students in the College of Health Professions by being involved in coordinating, hosting, and attending college level recruitment and promotional events such as the annual CHP week, Clash of the Colleges, and high school recruiting events. You will also coordinate scholarship program communications and fund administration as well as oversee participant benefits, and program coordination.

Summary of Responsibilities

Coordinates scholarship program communications and fund administration. Oversees participant benefits, program coordination, and assists with student recruitment and/or marketing.

Essential Functions

Coordinates with related departments to facilitate recruitment, outreach, and/or marketing of related programs and services. May lead staff in the design and implementation of communications and educational content.

Monitors compliance with program rules and regulations, provides status updates, and monitors student academic progress as required.

Oversees communications efforts for projects, campaigns, events, programs and/or services. Collaborates with University staff and students to foster academic success.

Oversees program eligibility and distributes awarded funds as appropriate. Monitors records and develops reports.

Commitment

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Requirements

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in related field by hire date

Preferred Education Minimum Experience

One (1) year of experience in student programming or related field

Preferred Experience

Event planning/coordination

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting to meet deadlines and accomplish assigned duties

• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); digital collaboration software; and database system

• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse populations

• High level of accuracy, initiative, and problem solving

• Ability to understand and interpret rules and regulations and maintain student confidentiality with regard to FERPA

• Ability to plan and organize college events and see to fruition

Licenses, Certificates and Registrations

None

Sponsorship User Export Compliance Additional Information Special Instructions

Department Information

Department 102110-Health Professions Dean's Office

Salary Information

Pay Information Salary range begins at $37,000 and is commensurate with experience Overtime Eligibility No Eligible for Shift Differential? No Benefits Eligible? Yes Benefit Information

Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings

• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions

• Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance

• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program

• Generous time off accruals

• Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 9 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.

• Additional holidays and/or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.

• Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Shared Leave Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart

You can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.

Requisition Details

Requisition Details

Posting Date 06/14/2024 Closing Date Proposed Start Date

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position.

• Frequent 60-90%

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.

• Frequent 60-90%

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

• Frequent 60-90%

Physical Weight Category Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.

Additional Physical Demands

Physical Demands Atypical Physical Job Requirements